Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of New Guinea Impatiens plant named ‘Kitorito’, characterized by its compact, upright to broadly spreading and mounded plant habit; freely branching habit; dense and bushy growth habit; dark green-colored leaves; numerous reddish orange-colored flowers with central white-colored star pattern; and flowers positioned above and beyond the foliar plane.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Geranium plant named ‘Dogergargemam’, characterized by its low-growing and outwardly spreading plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; upward-facing purple violet-colored flowers with glossy dark purple-colored venation and small white-colored centers; long and continuous flowering period; and good garden performance.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Begonia rex-cultorum plant named ‘BDICP11-0’ is disclosed, characterized by a large foliage with a strongly spiraling leaf base. Foliage is deeply lobed and serrate and colored greyed-green with a dark center colored both greyed-purple and dark greyed-green. Plants are large and grow rapidly. The new variety is a Begonia, and is normally used as an ornamental garden or container plant.

Abstract: A new and distinct Hosta plant named ‘Sister Act’ of low spreading mound of dense variegated foliage with wide green margins, chartreuse centers and jutting sections of the margins shooting into the center and from the center shooting into the margins. The flowers are near white, with greenish bracts below, on scapes just above the foliage. ‘Sister Act’ is useful in the landscape as a specimen or en masse.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Petunia plant named ‘Balcannurg’, characterized by its deep purplish-red colored flowers, medium green-colored foliage, low growth vigor, and compact-mounded growth habit, is disclosed.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Caladium plant named ‘GPR SWT STR 013-993’, characterized by its intermediate height; somewhat mounding plant habit; dense and bushy appearance; vigorous growth habit and rapid growth rate; thick and rigid lance-type leaves that are purplish red or white predominantly and variably flushed with purplish red with dark purplish grey-colored venation and dark green-colored margins; petioles that are black or brownish green in color with black-colored stippling, stripes and streaks; and excellent garden performance with tolerance to full sunlight, wind and rain.

Abstract: A new and distinct Echinacea plant named ‘TNECHSDL’ characterized by enlarged disc florets forming an anemone-type inflorescence, bright yellow ray florets and yellow disc florets, ray florets which are held horizontally to drooping, a short, upright habit with excellent stem count, and excellent vigor.

Abstract: A helmet system has a restraint feature for deterring neck injuries that includes a helmet having an attachment member at the rear of the helmet and a tether coupled to the attachment member at the rear of the helmet. The tether couples the helmet to a part of the body of a user in order to limit movement of the helmet. A safety feature for use with a helmet in order to deter neck injuries includes a tether having a first connector at one end for fixedly mating with a helmet and a second connector at the other end for mating with a part of a body of a user. The tether is positionable in the rear neck area of a user.

Abstract: An expandable spinal implant configured for positioning within a space between adjacent vertebral bodies includes an upper body, a lower body, a ratchet mechanism, and a plurality of bone screws. The upper body and lower body are pivotably affixed at a first end and are capable of movement relative to each other. The ratchet mechanism is slidably disposed on one of the upper and lower body and is capable of engaging the opposite one of the upper and lower body thereby permitting movement of the upper and lower body relative to each other in a first direction, but not in a second direction. An insertion instrument capable of being attached to the expandable spinal instrument and a method of performing spinal surgery is also disclosed.

Abstract: A cutter head assembly includes a drive shaft, a blade carrier and a blade unit. The drive shaft has a longitudinal axis and is made of steel. The blade carrier is sleeved and retained on the drive shaft. The blade carrier has a length extending parallel to the longitudinal axis and is made of aluminum alloy. The blade unit is disposed on the blade carrier and surrounds the longitudinal axis.

Abstract: A container made of an elastomer such as silicone with an integrated leak resistant seal. The seal incorporates press-fit elements with sizes and shapes sufficient to provide a strong seal that resists leakage of liquids from inside the container. The seal is integrated into the container and requires no external clips or clasps. Additional features are provided to facilitate opening such as extended flaps for pulling the sides open, and asymmetric cavities for press-fit elements to reduce the initial opening force. The container itself may be of asymmetrical shape, such as trapezoidal, to provide a wide opening along with a strong seal.

Abstract: A movable reconfigurable wall system having at least one module having a front and rear surface, the at least one module having: vertical end frames disposed at least at its side edges, each the vertical end frame having a vertically extending flange directed toward the front surface and a vertically extending flange directed toward the rear surface; a plurality of horizontal stringers affixed between the pair of vertical end frames; and an aesthetic surface affixed to the stringers; and a removable connecting strip, the connecting strip adapted to affix about one of the two flanges on one of the vertical end frames and join the one of the two flanges to a corresponding flange on one of a second module, a wall bracket, a finishing trim or a connection post.

Abstract: A sill pan is disclosed that is configured for use in spanning rough openings of various lengths. The sill pan includes a base, a pre-formed end flange integral with and extending upwardly from a side edge of the base, a first connector portion formed in the base adjacent to the pre-formed end flange, and a second connector portion formed in the base adjacent to an end opposite to the pre-formed end flange. The sill pan is configured be attachable to an adjacent sill pan with one of the first connector portion and the second connector portion.

Abstract: A refrigerator includes a cabinet that defines a first storage compartment; a first door that is opened or closed to allow or prevent access to an interior of the first storage compartment; a storing device coupled to the first door to define a second storage compartment, wherein, when the first door is closed, the second storage compartment is disposed in the first storage compartment; and a second door connected to the first door and configured to be opened or closed to allow or prevent access to an interior of the second storage compartment, wherein the interior of the second storage compartment is accessible when the first door is closed and the second door is opened, wherein the first door includes a plurality of first coupling parts to which the storing device is coupled, wherein the storing device includes: a frame; and a basket installed on the frame, wherein each of the frame and the basket includes at least one second coupling part interacting with at least one of the plurality of first coupling par

Abstract: A method, computer readable medium, and network traffic management apparatus that accesses data in a compressed file system includes obtaining an original write request from a client computing device including at least object data. The object data is compressed into a plurality of compressed blocks. A mapping of each compressed block to a portion of the object data compressed therein is generated, wherein the portion of the object data compressed therein is represented in the mapping by a unique object identifier, a start offset, and a length. The compressed blocks and the mapping are stored in at least one data storage device. At least one data access request for at least a portion of the object data is serviced based on the mapping.

Abstract: An image decoding method decodes a coded stream which includes processing units and a header of the processing units, and which is generated by coding a moving picture using inter prediction. The processing units includes at least one processing unit divided in a hierarchy, the hierarchy including a highest hierarchical layer in which a coding unit exists as a largest processing unit and a lower hierarchical layer in which a prediction unit exists. The method includes identifying, by parsing hierarchy depth information stored in the header and indicating a hierarchical layer higher than a lowest hierarchical layer in which a smallest prediction unit exits, a hierarchical layer which is indicated by the hierarchy depth information or a hierarchical layer higher than the indicated hierarchical layer. The hierarchical layer includes a prediction unit in which a reference index is stored. The prediction unit is decoded using the reference index.

Abstract: A hitch assembly having a carrier for attachment to a working vehicle. A pair of lift arms, link member and actuator are pivotally interconnected such that the hitch assembly is lockable in working and folded configurations. In the working configuration, the lift arms are secured to the carrier and the actuator is operable to raise and lower the lift arms. In the folded configuration, the lift arms are pivotable relative to the carrier. Extension of the actuator folds the lift arms relative to the carrier to move the hitch assembly between the working and folded configuration.

Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods as described herein relate to analyzing plant nutrient-yield relationships and identifying optimum plant fertilization strategies to improve individual plant yields and overall plant yields. Nutrient data and yield data for plants in all yield ranges, rather than nutrient data and yield data for only the best-performing plants, is categorized based on the yield data and then analyzed to determine the yield as a function of nutrient condition for each nutrient element for the plants in each yield category. The nutrient-yield function can be modeled using a polynomial equation of various orders that can be used for determining the nutritional condition to improve crop production for plants in each yield category.

Abstract: A single disk fertilizer opener assembly for opening a trench in soil includes a frame support and a cutting disk for forming the trench. The cutting disk is coupled to an axle and rotates about the axle as the assembly moves in a working direction. The assembly also includes a first arm pivotally coupled to the frame support and the axle, and a second arm pivotally coupled to the frame support at a location spaced from the first arm. A bracket is coupled to the axle and the second arm, and a scraper is coupled to the bracket and disposed substantially perpendicularly to the working direction.

Abstract: An agricultural product burying unit for an agricultural machine, configured so as to be mounted in a fixed manner relative to the agricultural machine, includes: a reference device, and a burying device. The reference device is configured to rest on the ground in the work configuration and form a depth positioning reference for the burying device. The burying device is configured to bury an agricultural product in the work configuration. The reference device is configured to be mounted in an articulated manner directly on a reference which is fixed relative to the agricultural machine. The reference device is configured to weigh on the burying device in the work configuration, thereby forming a first device of applying a bearing force on the burying device.

Abstract: A seed planting device adapted to planting seeds at regular intervals into the ground.

Abstract: An agricultural air seeder planting unit incorporates control valves that split air flow and change air direction from an air supply to air distribution hoses. The air flow of the control valves is automatically adjusted pneumatically by movement of a piston in response to a total pressure for a uniform velocity air flow from each of the control valves.

Abstract: A system for processing a ground at least partially in an outdoor region, in particular removing dirt or grass cuttings, includes a base station and a mobile robot unit. The system further includes at least one detection device for detecting at least one environmental variable, and a controller which influences the operating mode of the mobile robot unit in accordance with the value of at least one of the environmental variables detected by the at least one detection device. A method for controlling a mobile robot unit for processing a ground at least partially in an outdoor region, in particular removing dirt or grass cuttings, is also provided.

Abstract: A height control system for a front harvesting attachment, comprising a frame, at least one crop pick-up device, and a ground-conforming cutterbar which is situated on a plurality of supporting arms that can pivot about a horizontal axis and are articulated on the frame. The supporting arms can be pivoted, originating from a desired position to be set before the start of a harvesting operation, between an upper end position, which delimits a deflection of the supporting arms in the direction of the crop pick-up device, and a lower end position, wherein the upper end position has a first clearance and the lower end position has a second clearance from the desired position, wherein the desired position can be adapted, during the harvesting operation, to changing harvesting conditions and/or operating conditions depending on a deflection of the cutterbar, in order to minimize the first clearance and maximize the second clearance.

Abstract: The trimmer head (1) includes a housing (3) and a spool (5) that can be housed in the housing. A pair of ring members (35A, 35B) with teeth inclined at opposite inclinations can be selectively coupled to the head, to engage the trimmer head (1) in combination with trimmer apparatuses having engine that rotates selectively in a clockwise or anticlockwise direction.

Abstract: A lawn mower includes: a work unit including a housing having a downward-facing opening end a cutter blade rotatably provided in the housing such that when rotated, the cutter blade cuts grass and generates a transport air flow flowing from the opening of the housing to inside; a grass clippings receptacle configured to receive mowed grass clippings; a grass clippings transport passage connecting an interior of the housing with the grass clippings receptacle; a shutter device including a shutter configured to open and close the grass clippings transport passage and an actuator configured to open/close-drive the shutter; a controller configured to control the shutter device; and a humidity sensor for detecting a humidity of an environment surrounding the lawn mower, wherein the controller is configured to open/close-control the shutter device based on the humidity.

Abstract: Uneven distribution of grass clippings in a grass clippings receptacle of a lawn mower can be minimized. A lawn mower includes: a work unit including a housing having a downward-facing opening and a cutter blade rotatably provided in the housing such that the cutter blade cuts grass and generates a transport air flow flowing from the opening of the housing to inside; a grass clippings receptacle configured to receive mowed grass clippings; a grass clippings transport passage connecting an interior of the housing with the grass clippings receptacle; a shutter device including a shutter configured to open and close the grass clippings transport passage and an actuator configured to open/close-drive the shutter; a controller configured to control the shutter device; and a speed sensor for detecting a travel speed of the lawn mower, wherein the controller is configured to open/close-control the shutter device based on the travel speed.

Abstract: A reinforced feeder housing for an agricultural machine includes a housing body having a top surface, a bottom surface, and two opposing side surfaces each extending between the top and bottom surfaces. The housing body includes a front opening through which crop material is directed into the feeder housing from a header of the agricultural machine, and a rear opening that is substantially opposite the front opening through which crop is expelled from the feeder housing and is delivered to a threshing mechanism of the agricultural machine. Various panels of the housing body are reinforced to improve the structural integrity of the feeder housing and prevent damage to the welds in the housing body.

Abstract: Hydraulic power savings for a rear module handler cylinder of a round module cotton harvester is possible by using a regenerative hydraulic arrangement for raising an empty handler and using gravity to lower the handler. A bale handler system for a cotton picker baler includes a handler for receiving a round module that is movable between upright and lowered positions and a handler cylinder operably connected to the handler. The handler cylinder system includes a regenerative valve. The regenerative valve is engaged when the handler moves to the upright position during regenerative handler raise mode of operation, the regenerative valve is not engaged when the handler moves to the lowered position during float handler lower mode of operation. While in the float handler lower mode of operation, the handler cylinder retracts and diverts an oil flow pressure from a base end to a rod end of the handler cylinder.

Abstract: A combine harvester includes a load-bearing undercarriage movable via a drivable device engaged in the ground, a threshing and separating device attached to the load-bearing undercarriage, and a feeder house attached to the load-bearing undercarriage. The feeder house includes an endless traction mechanism which circulates about a vertically movable lower deflection roller and a drivable upper deflection roller. A harvesting attachment is coupled to the feeder house for receiving or cutting off harvested crops which are lying or standing upright on a field and which are able to be supplied via the feeder house to the threshing and separating device. An actuator is actuated by an external force arranged for adjusting the vertical position of the lower deflection roller and is connected to a control device which is coupled to a sensor for determining a throughput by a transmission of a signal.

Abstract: A round bale or module building assembly with a frame having a first wall and a second wall separated from one another by a module width and a plurality of rollers positioned between the first wall and the second wall, the plurality of rollers defining at least one belt path. Wherein, at least two rollers of the plurality of rollers have a combined width configured to substantially span the module width.

Abstract: A forage harvester comprising an edge sharpness detection device for detecting a degree of edge sharpness of a cutting mechanism. The cutting mechanism comminutes a stream of harvested material, with a material inflow area being defined where the cutting blades interact with the shear bar to comminute the harvested material. The edge sharpness detection device excites one or more magnetic circuits, with the respective magnetic circuit being closed by the respective cutting blade during rotation of the cutter drum once one of the cutting blades passes the magnetic assembly. The edge sharpness detection device detects the magnetic flux in the respective magnetic circuit and, based on a detected change, determines a degree of edge sharpness of the respective cutting blade. Further, the magnetic flux of the magnetic circuit may be guided lengthwise in the cutting blade at least along a longitudinal section of the respective cutting blade.

Abstract: A method for producing galanthamine using a plant, includes (a) performing a thermal treatment on a living plant to induce accumulation of galanthamine therein, wherein the living plant is a plant belonging to the family Amaryllidaceae; and (b) placing the living plant in a medium and performing an electrical stimulation treatment on the living plant to release the galanthamine from the living plant to the medium.

Abstract: A system for lighting a space for growing vegetables, e.g. a greenhouse, wherein the system includes a first set of lighting sources for lighting the vegetables in a first, vertical direction, a second set of lighting sources for lighting the vegetables in at least one second direction, different from the vertical direction, e.g. in a horizontal and/or oblique direction.

Abstract: A mixed media farm may include a tray for holding water at a prescribed water level. A cell may be placable on the tray, with the cell defining a cavity and having at least one opening in communication with the cavity. The cell may be sized such that when the cell is placed on the tray, a lower portion of the cell resides below the prescribed water level and an upper portion of the cell resides above the prescribed water level. Soil may be in the cavity, with the soil having a lower portion below the prescribed water level, and an upper portion above the prescribed water level when the cell is placed in the tray. A plurality of seeds may be planted in the upper portion of the soil, with the plurality of seeds defining a seed density of greater than 5 seeds per square inch.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a blowing-suction device. The blowing-suction device includes: a housing, having a first opening connected to the outside; an air tube, connected to the housing; an air flow generation apparatus that operably generates an air flow, where when the blowing-suction device is in the blowing mode, the air flow is blown out from the air tube, or when the blowing-suction device is in the suction mode, the air flow is sucked from the air tube; and a collection apparatus, configured to collect an object sucked by the blowing-suction device in the suction mode, where the collection apparatus is connected to the first opening both in the blowing mode and in the suction mode, and the collection apparatus further includes an air admission portion, and in the blowing mode, the air admission portion is open; or in the suction mode, the air admission portion is closed.

Abstract: A stump grinder has a grinding arm that durably mounts a rotatable grinding wheel by securing the drive shaft of a motor to the grinding wheel such that a pair of bearings within the motor support one side of the grinding wheel and by supporting the other side of the grinding wheel with a stub shaft received within a third bearing. The grinding arm is laterally offset on the frame of the stump grinder to have a swing angle that is not symmetrical relative to the width of the frame, but with the swing angle starting at one side of the frame and then traversing across substantially the entire width of the frame to improve the ability of the operator to see the grinding wheel. A single joystick is movable in orthogonal directions corresponding to desired up and down and side-to-side pivoting motions of the grinding arm. The joystick includes a depressible trigger for starting and stopping the operation of the grinding wheel.

Abstract: A soil irrigation and restoration system comprises a water transmitting device having a water containing tank, a water pumping element, and a pipe. The water containing tank has a containing space formed therein. The water pumping element is disposed in the containing space and has at least one water inlet, a water outlet, and an overflow portion. The water outlet is spaced apart from the at least one water inlet. The overflow portion is disposed between the at least one water inlet and the water outlet, and is disposed at a position higher than that of the at least one water inlet and the water outlet. The pipe has a connecting end connected to the water outlet. A portion of the pipe away from the connecting end extends downwardly and is buried in the soil layer. A soil irrigation and restoration method executed with syphon effect is also provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides a system, method and apparatus for spraying the leaf and root areas of plants. According to an exemplary preferred embodiment, the present invention provides a foliar chemical application package which is designed specifically to deliver a chemical solution to the leaf area of plants in which the chemical will primary enter the plant through the foliar area rather than the root zone. According to a further preferred embodiment, the present invention teaches a system, method and apparatus for providing a specialized foliage spraying application in which water supply lines and chemical supply lines are individually controlled so that applicants, such as different chemicals received from different chemical tanks, may be simultaneously applied to a given crop.

Abstract: An ecological cultivation system with a high pressure fine water mist. A nutrient solution supply system and a cultivation frame, a root of a crop seedling being wrapped within a planting sponge body, a planting sponge body being fixed on the cultivation frame, a nutrient solution supply system including a nutrient solution storage tank, a filter, a magnetizer, a low pressure ball valve, a high pressure pump, a high pressure ball valve, and a high-pressure fine water mist sprayer, a liquid outlet of a nutrient solution storage tank being connected to a water inlet of the high pressure pump by a filter, a magnetizer, and the low pressure ball valve being connected in series, and a water outlet of the high pressure pump being connected by the high pressure ball valve, to the high-pressure fine water mist sprayer provided within the cultivation frame.

Abstract: Some embodiments provide systems for use in controlling irrigation, comprising: an irrigation controller configured to couple with one or more valves at a site and to control activation and deactivation of the one or more valves in accordance with an irrigation schedule stored in the irrigation controller; a wireless adapter directly communicationally coupled through a direct wired connection with the irrigation controller; and a network adapter wirelessly coupled over a point-to-point wireless communication path with the wireless adapter, wherein the network adapter is configured to further couple through a direct wired connection with a local router configured to provide communication over a distributed network to a remote server; wherein the wireless adapter is configured to poll the irrigation controller to acquire and locally store status information; and the wireless adapter is configured to communicate, over the point-to-point wireless channel, the status information to the server.

Abstract: Disclosed is a growing system that includes a hollow grow tower with planting units configured to hold plants disposed on the tower exterior where the planting units have a passage that extends into the tower interior. The tower also includes a drain port at one end and a water-dispensing nozzle at the other end. The nozzle includes outlet apertures in fluid communication with the interior of the tower where one or more of the nozzle outlet apertures may be square. An enclosure surrounds the tower, and one or more light sources are mounted on the enclosure to direct light towards the tower. The tower and enclosure can be connected to a suspension frame that suspends the entire system off the ground. The system may include a closed-loop irrigation system and a multi-tank cleaning system. System variables, such as water flow, temperature, lighting, and water nutrient level can be computer controlled.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an application of high-flavonoid elite germplasm CSR6R6-777 in apple breeding. The present invention seeks to protect use of an apple (Malus domestica) CSR6R6-777 in apple breeding. The deposition number of the apple (Malus domestica) CSR6R6-777 is CGMCC NO. 12468. The purpose of the breeding is to obtain an apple germplasm with excellent traits. The apple germplasm with excellent traits is an apple plant that meets the (a) and/or (b) and/or (c) and/or (d): (a) fully red-fleshed; (b) high-flavonoid content in the flesh; (c) high anthocyanin content in the flesh; (d) high antioxidant capacity of the flesh. The present application has great value for functional apple breeding.

Abstract: The invention provides a new and distinct hybrid variety of tomato, NUN 00279 TOP as well as seeds and plants and fruits thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01073116. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01073116. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01073116 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01073116 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01073253. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01073253. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01073253 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01073253 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01072332. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01072332. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01072332 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01072332 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01072328. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01072328. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01072328 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01072328 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 83211737 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 83211737, to the plants of soybean cultivar 83211737, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 83211737, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 83211737. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 83211737. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 83211737, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 83211737 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 132421850112 is disclosed. Embodiments include the seeds of soybean 132421850112, the plants of soybean 132421850112, to plant parts of soybean 132421850112, and methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing soybean 132421850112 with itself or with another soybean variety. Embodiments include methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more genes or transgenes and the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. Embodiments also relate to soybean cultivars, breeding cultivars, plant parts, and cells derived from soybean 132421850112, methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines or plant parts derived from soybean 132421850112, and the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. Embodiments further include hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing 132421850112 with another soybean cultivar.